Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

The reward for the hard work of scraping the inside of a pumpkin clean? A crunchy treat that will be ready before you finish carving the last tooth in Jack’s smile. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a perennial favorite in my house. In fact, I love the roasted seeds to much, that I often roast the seeds of other wintry squashes, too.

My approach to seasoning pumpkin seeds–and most other things–is to let the spirit move me. If I’m in the mood for something spicy, I’ll add cayenne. If I want something simple, I’ll rely on sea salt and olive oil alone. If I want to get fancy, I might combine cumin and cinnamon with the cayenne, along with a sprinkle or two of brown sugar.